At the Department of Justice and Community Safety, we’re looking for people who want to make a difference. People who take pride in their work. People who get things done. People who are committed to making Victoria a safer place.
We embrace diversity and strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We’re all about recruiting the best people, regardless of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or cultural background. If you think you can do the job and would be a good fit for our department, we’d love to hear from you.
The department is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and recognises that children’s rights need to be respected, their views welcomed and valued, and their concerns taken seriously and acted upon.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
For more information on working with us and our recruitment process, please visit justice.vic.gov.au/careers
We’re proud of the important work we do across Victoria. Want to be part of it?
- Help keep workplaces safe, functional and ready for use.
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Lead important facilities and accommodation work across Victoria.
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Work on varied projects with real impact every day.
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Use your judgement to solve problems and improve services.
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Ongoing, full-time role earning $100,894 - $114,476 per year, plus super.
What you will do
As senior facilities officer, you will help manage facilities and accommodation services across the department.
You will support safe, compliant and well-maintained workplaces while providing practical advice and solutions.
You will:
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provide expert advice on facilities services, processes and escalation pathways
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manage critical facilities contracts, security arrangements and maintenance activities
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lead department-wide audit, compliance and emergency preparedness activities
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monitor complex issues, customer requests and planned maintenance communications
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prepare clear reports, briefings and recommendations while supporting service improvements.
About you
A tertiary qualification in engineering, a trade, a related discipline or equivalent experience is highly desirable.
You will have experience in facilities management and the ability to apply and improve local procedures within a government environment.
You should also have:
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strong facilities management knowledge
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sound problem-solving and critical thinking skills
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the ability to build positive working relationships
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a flexible approach and commitment to inclusion.
To learn even more about this role, please read the position description.
If you have any further questions, feel free to email Susan Ander at
[email protected].
Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (Aboriginal) people are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about our Aboriginal workforce strategy.
How to apply
Please click the Apply button on this advertisement. Applications should include a resume and covering letter. Attachments can be uploaded in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .txt or .rtf formats.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo pre-employment checks which may include national police checks and misconduct screening.
If you require adjustments to the recruitment and selection process, or require an alternative format to any of the application material, please don't hesitate to get in touch with the contact person listed on this ad.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
CHILD SAFE STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT:
The Department of Justice and Community Safety is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. We seek to prevent harm of any kind impacting children and young people and have zero tolerance for racism, child abuse and inequality. Children and young people's rights, relationships, identity, and culture must be recognised and respected, their voices heard, and their concerns acted upon. We aim to foster a culturally safe, child safe and child friendly environment for all children and young people we have contact with, deliver services to, or are impacted by our work.
